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He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. – (Psalm 107:29)

One of the things I have loved about growing up in the Pacific Northwest is the proximity to the water. The repetition and rhythm of the waves rolling into the shore, are among my favorite sounds. When a storm comes through, there is nothing quite so awe inspiring as the power and force with which the waves crash and the seas churn. When the wind and waves whip at full force, there is no wisdom in nearing the water’s edge. Yet Christ in us, is in the eye of every storm, and can choose to simply say, “Be still,” and all that is crashing around us, will have to yield to the mighty hand of God. Even if the storm that is raging around us is not silenced, He will hush all that is hurling to and fro within us. May we seek He who calms our storms to a whisper, and can causes the waves to hush within our hearts. Let us be still and know that He is God.

The mighty waves crash,

and the seas, they roar;

yet we’re hidden in,

One who says, “No more.”

What’s raging, brought calm,

stillness to the heart;

that’s tossed to and fro,

His peace won’t depart.

So ask for the calm,

yet receive His grace;

know that He will still,

the most needed space.

God of all comfort,

Creator of peace;

Sustainer of life,

Who grants us release.

Take pause in the storms,

and trust in the One;

Who can with a word,

make all stillness come.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You still storms to a whisper and that You hush the waves of raging seas – be it externally in what surrounds us, or within the walls of our own hearts. Thank You that when we seek You and depend on You, You are faithful to meet us where we are at, and You bring Your peace. Forgive us for fighting the storms rather than relenting and allowing You to navigate us to safety. Teach us to trust You more, so that we will seek You first in all things and at all times, no matter what storms may appear on our horizon. Lead us to love others in such a way, that they too, can see how You still the storms. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we are still before You in the calm and in the storms, placing our faith in You to lead us to safe harbor. Amen.